Ray Gravell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ray Gravell

Welsh rugby union player

Date of Birth: 12-Sep-1951

Place of Birth: Kidwelly, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 31-Oct-2007

Profession: actor, journalist, rugby union player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Raymond William Robert "Ray" Gravell (12 September 1951 – 31 October 2007) was a Welsh rugby union centre who played club rugby for Llanelli RFC. At international level, Gravell earned 23 caps for Wales and was selected for the 1980 British Lions tour to South Africa. In his later career he became a respected broadcaster and occasional actor.
Gravell was also a member of the Gorsedd of Bards, an honour bestowed on him for his contribution to the Welsh language.
At the Eisteddfodau Gravell was known by his bardic name Ray o'r Mynydd and was given the ceremonial role of Grand Sword Bearer.